Unnamed FWC Reef 2023 (2) (SL0085)
Artificial reef St. Lucie County, Florida, Atlantic side. 500 tons of secondary use concrete (drainage structures, building footers, light poles, culverts).
What bites on Unnamed FWC Reef 2023 (2)
Structure in 55 ft on the Atlantic coast usually holds: Black sea bass, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Cobia, King mackerel. What is actually biting changes with the season, water temperature and tide — the day's plan for this reef has the bite window and what to target that day.
Anchoring on Unnamed FWC Reef 2023 (2)
In 55 ft, pay out about 295 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 413 ft at 7:1 when it's blowing. Drop the anchor up-drift of the structure by about the same distance and fall back onto it. Before you drop, kill the engine for 60 seconds and watch your GPS track — that's your real drift, and it beats any forecast.
Today's fishing report near Unnamed FWC Reef 2023 (2)
Fort Pierce fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Stuart fishing report (25 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Reef 5B SL0075 | 33 yd | SW | 57 ft |
| Unnamed FWC Reef 2023 (3) SL0086 | 37 yd | SW | 55 ft |
| Fish America Foundation #3 SL0041 | 71 yd | SW | 55 ft |
| Fish America Foundation #2 SL0040 | 94 yd | SSW | 55 ft |
| Unnamed Reef 5A SL0074 | 107 yd | N | 57 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules for the day you fish, and federal rules, since this reef is in federal water. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.